FPSVersusApple M2 Max vs Apple M3 Pro 11-core
Performance score
Apple M2 Max and Apple M3 Pro 11-core are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Apple M2 Max | Apple M3 Pro 11-core | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 34.39 | 35.14 |
| Ranking position | 215 | 208 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Apple |
| Architecture | Apple M2 (Avalanche / Blizzard) | Apple M3 (Everest / Sawtooth) |
| Release date | Q1 2023 | Q4 2023 |
Specifications
| Apple M2 Max | Apple M3 Pro 11-core | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 11 |
| Threads | 12 | 11 |
| P + E cores | 8 + 4 | 5 + 6 |
| Boost clock | 3.69 GHz | 4.05 GHz |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Apple M2 Max
- more cores: 12 vs 11
- more threads: 12 vs 11
Apple M3 Pro 11-core
- 15% faster single core
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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